GA 04/15/20 - Willow is gone.

nslade001

nslade001

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Hello, my L&L family. Willow is gone.

She died peacefully this morning lying in bed with me, after a rather fast decline over the weekend. We had an appointment booked for tomorrow for bloodwork, but this morning I rescheduled to have her PTS at home this afternoon. As bossy as ever, she didn't wait for the vet to arrive....everything on her say-so, right to the end.

I'm pretty sure it was her kidneys (or kidney, as she had BKLK). Diagnosed in November of 2019, in diet-controlled remission in October thanks to all of you, and still in remission when she died.

I miss her. She was our last baby.

Thank you all so very, very much for everything you did to help us, and continue to do to help others. You make such a difference.

With so much love, Nikki and Wayne
 
((((Nikki)))) I am so sorry it was time for Willow to go. :bighug::bighug::bighug: I am glad it was peaceful and hope you can take some comfort in that. She had a very special and loving momma. Fly free Willow - we look in the sky for that new star tonight. cat_wings>o
 
I’m so sorry for your loss of Willow, my heart hurts for you. What a blessing that she went peacefully in her sleep, with you next to her❤️ Fly free Willowcat_wings>o
 
Nikki and Wayne I just saw this and wanted to tell you I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Looking at Willow's picture, want a beautiful girl.
I'm glad she went peacefully by your side
Fly high sweet Willowcat_wings>o:bighug::bighug:
 
I'm so very sorry to read of your loss of precious Willow...you were a wonderful bean to her...I can tell from all your SS results. I'm glad she passed peacefully at home on her own terms...fly free sweet Willow...go chase those butterflies now with the other GA's. cat_wings>o
 
Nikky, what a sad news!!:bighug::bighug: I'm so sorry that you lost your little Willow! She decided she wanted to go alone with you, not with the vet... She could not have had a better life and a more loving and caring mamma ! Fly free sweet little girl and take good care of mamma! cat_wings>o
 
(((Niki and Wayne))))
I am so sorry that it was time for Willow to say goodbye, and glad that her passing was peaceful.
Fly Free Sweet Willow, and land softly at the bridge where there will be many friends to keep you company.
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Nikki, it seems like you just got here. You are right about that stubbornness, "Nope, it's not up to you". Our best thought out plans usually end up as nothing.
Willow is gone but not her spirit, the love you both felt for her and the memories you left us with.
Give Wayne a hug, be kind to yourselves. Maybe one day another paw will reach out to you but that can wait.
All our love, Cynthia and Dickson. :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
 
Thank you all so much for your thoughts and hugs; it means so much, and Wayne and I are grateful. Thank you for helping us make her as comfortable and happy as we could. And yes, Tom, I am so happy we didn't have to manage her diabetes as well at the end, when she was dealing with other problems, although she was a patient trooper from the beginning :) Our house is so empty; we had ramps, stairs, and beds *everywhere*. And pee pads and litter boxes lol. We love her and miss her. With love, Nikki and Wayne
 
I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
It’s beautiful you had that time together at home though and that time in remission.

I think Noah always says what I wish I could say.

Sometimes it just plain stinks that we have to lose those we love so dearly day in and day out. And the echoes of an empty house.

Your heart will always be fuller for having known her, though. In this way, she will always remain with us all.
 
Dear Nikki and Wayne,
Your beautiful girl is at home in that special place in your hearts that belongs only to her. Willow chose her own time and in so doing gave you a wonderful gift of love. Then she donned her golden wings and flew to the Bridge, where our GAs greeted her and will keep her "in good paws" until that fine day when you will be reunited.

Thinking of you :bighug::bighug::bighug:

In deepest sympathy,
Ella & Edward, Rusty (GA), and Stu (GA)
 
Nikki and Wayne, I’m so sorry to hear that Willow is gone. I know the ache and empty house feeling of loosing a sweet baby. I hope it brings you comfort that she went peacefully on her own terms. You gave her so much love and good care. I’m sure she new she was very loved. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Oh, Nikki. I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. What a lucky girl Willow was to have you both in her life. My heart is breaking for you and Wayne. Try to do something nice for yourselves.
 
Oh Nikki, I am so sorry to hear it was Willow's time to leave you. But it does make me smile through my tears that she decided to go on her own terms, peacefully and with you. My heart aches for the pain you and Wayne are experiencing right now. You took such good care of your girl and it was so obvious the love you had for her. Sending you both hugs and vines of love, comfort, peace. Take care of yourselves and each other during this difficult time. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Nikki, I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Willow's passing. Nothing will feel the same and sadness will surround you for a while, but Willow had the chance of being part of your family and she shared every moment of her life with you including the last ones. It is heartbreaking to let go someone we love, but we always hope they will be waiting for us on the other side of the rainbow because in this life it is impossible for us to ever forget them. The pain of their absence will never go away, but in time all the sweet memories they created for us will bring a smile through all the tears.
Rest in peace dear Willow!
 
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